The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Michele Blunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestmeads Community Infant School
Primary · 617m away
ISP School Whitstable
Independent · 902m away
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Primary · 927m away
Whitstable Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Whitstable School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Far Academy CIC
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is in Whitstable, CT5 2EY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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